Hi Lesley,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I am delighted to hear that you are planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort with a larger crew. I am sending lots of patience your way as you plan!
My favorite
moderate resort hotel is
Disney's Port Orleans - Riverside with Disney's Port Orleans - French Quarter coming in a very close second. Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside has the most beautiful grounds, a fabulous main pool area and a playground. This resort hotel speaks tranquility and I absolutely love that after a long day at the theme parks. And, as Princess Tiana fan, I adore the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside. On my last visit this June, I took several walks to Disney's Port Orleans - French Quarter. The walk along the river is just gorgeous!
With a party that large, you will definitely need to make
advanced dining reservations. So, if you have not done so already, go ahead and decide which restaurants you wish to experience. If you have not considered purchasing a dining plan, I would also suggest one. Given the ages of your little ones, I think the Disney Dining Plan would be a good value. To determine if we will actually save money, I estimate the cost of meals at restaurants we wish to experience using the view menu option on restaurant web pages. I then add in cost estimates for two snacks per night of stay, beverages at each meal and the drinks acquired in the resort refillable mug.
Lesley, I am sending lots of pixie dust your way hoping that you have the trip of a lifetime!
Magic, memories and Minnie Mouse hugs,
Donyell